GNMA

OPENING REMARKS: THE VOICE OF AFGHANS

At a time when the world is focused on the new chapter of the struggle of Afghans, what is most needed is a shift in narrative supported by strategic solutions that support the fundamental cause of the Afghan people, and indeed, the people of the world.

PANEL 1: CURRENT CRISIS

We have an urgent need to assess the current and expanding crisis in Afghanistan and develop effective organizational and collaborative platforms to respond with assistance and resources. The displaced population of Afghanistan, lack of basic resources, and the onset of winter positions the Afghan nation and its struggling people in a spiraling cascade of crisis.  Now more than ever a new narrative of possible and constructive action is warranted.

PANEL 2: PATH TO PEACE

A historical review of the beginning of insecurity in Afghanistan, and review of the causes and reasons. Exploration of key formulas for establishing enduring security for Afghanistan and the region.

PANEL 3: AFGHAN UNITY

A look at the ethnic composition of Afghanistan. The views, beliefs, and aspirations of different ethnic groups in Afghanistan. The fundamental unity of All Afghans is based on the principles of Natural Law, whereby each Afghan deserves inalienable rights, regardless of creed or gender.

PANEL 4: ENTERPRISE

A brief historical overview of trade in Afghanistan. History of successful commercial companies in Afghanistan. Developing capacity for new enterprise models and scaling a winning formula for Afghanistan and regional sustained economic prosperity.

PANEL 5: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 

Afghanistan was one of the first non-aligned countries, a member of the League of Nations and then the United Nations. The geopolitical position of Afghanistan positions the nation and its people to play a key role in drafting a new narrative for regional and international dialogue based on the inherent value of peace and stability.

PANEL 6: VOICE OF YOUTH

The future of Afghanistan is in the hands of its youth.  The legacy of Afghanistan’s leaders is to create a prosperous nation and nurture the voice of the young people as the foundational focus on their efforts. And it is in fact a place of honor to foster the children of a nation as the leaders of tomorrow.

CLOSING REMARKS: THE PATH FORWARD

Rather than despondence and reaction to crises, what is called for is strategic and tactical solutions and partnership from all stakeholders to bring about meaningful solutions. Join us to deploy the next era of peace for a nation that has seen continuous wars for nearly half a century. The Afghan Road Map for Peace is the path, you are the travelers upon that path.